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Trust me, Colorware will work out cheaper given the surface area of the MBA. I know what you mean about 'glossy' there's no getting around it, but I've toyed with a stealth or even two-tone finish using one particular colour - graphite - which I've seen in the flesh and looks really nice. I agree though, a dark matt anodized aluminium MBA would be fantastic, something I thought Apple would make ever since the iPod nano (and now new shuffle) came out in that dark DLC-type colour. Sadly not. Well not yet. To utilise Avitt's fantastic coating, the problem would lie in the unibody construction - the bottom case comes off easily enough, but it's the surface hidden most. The lid may prove to be a pain to disassemble from the display itself - varies from model to model, the old MBP for example was easy to crack, the old TiBook almost impossible as it was glued. Even if you do it there's other components to strip out like antennas. As for the top case, well I think you're screwed there as all the main components are built into it, and you're talking a complete strip down to end up with just the bare metal shell. Personally I don't think it's even possible.

Think of PVD as a 'paint', an external coating that can and will easily scratch. Whereas DLC is more akin to a 'stain', penetrating below the metal surface which lends it more scratch-resistant properties. And I can confirm that both react accordingly in 'real life' wear and tear.

It's an anodized aluminium shell and you don't want to be stripping the case completely off, as the guts are packed in VERY tightly. Slay - check out Colorware http://www.colorwarepc.com/p-126-macbook-air.aspx

I'm all for customisation, but I think the concept is off and illustrated outcome looks terrible. A horrible pastiche of various elements, neither of which works together. The 5517 sword hand is the rotten cherry on an already stale cake. Sorry, but you DID ask....

About time we had a decent (and by that I mean superb) case finishing outlet - IWW are long since out of the game. Fantastic pics. Congrats to both Avitt and LoS.

There's a significant amount of shadow in that photo, as the DW is as sunken as it gets - clearly a stock 7750. The gen movement or 7753 would be much more flush to the dial window totally eliminating most if not all shadow. Always nice to see individual 'stealth' mods like this - the specific coating used here is not to my taste (too thick) but the concept is a good one, and the pig buckle is a very nice finishing touch. Wear it well.

Good to see you back, and get well soon to the little one.

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Complain all you like about thickness, but last week I was lucky enough to see this in the 'flesh', and I can confirm this thing is a beauty, albeit a voluptuous beauty. For me, a purist's dream if you're looking for a contemporary model - new Manifattura movement, no superfluous complications just the date, silver hands, simple classic dial layout, domed sapphire crystal and the gorgeous pillow-shaped 44mm 1950 case. It's like a hybrid of Monica Bellucci, Rachel Weisz and Scarlett Johanssen

I'd second that. Buy Bergeon. Accept no substitute.

But what's the connection, the significance?! For a marque that publicly prides itself so much on heritage, this is somewhat pathetic. It's more than a little cheesy when compared to the 'proper' Firenze LE's with the original Horologia Svizzera shop engraved on the caseback (not to mention the bespoke dials). A lot of manufacturers used to make these market-specific models, and far from being collectable, on the resale market they're about as popular as red-haired stepchildren. Sorry but IMO this is yet another example of OP showing signs of 'jumping the shark'.

It is indeed Lago di Como, my own little piece of personal heaven (aside from the nosey tourists swarming over Bellagio ) - this particular humble abode is thankfully well away from the main throng, and my genius plan to salvage old WW2 mines from the Med will take care of those pesky tour boats getting too close, bwahahaha...... Get in line pal, get in line, I got my reservation in first Lani - the idea it being for your parents is admirable and heart-warming. If you're so blessed with having them around, healthy (as can be), then rightly you should acknowledge that blessing and do whatever you can to make them happy. I plan on doing the same when the time comes. And that place DOES look idyllic. However, if I could boringly practical for a minute, the only one concern I'd have about such a remote location is access to healthcare, particularly in an emergency. Age does come with its unfortunate little side-effects, the majority of which can be treated and conservatively managed IF you have rapid access. That's the only trade-off I'd make. Regardless, the very best of luck with the plans my friend.

No sh*t? And there was me thinking it had been redialled by HK's finest, receiving more coats of paint than the Sistine Chapel Yeahhh, riiiiightttttt......... Chancer. He'll be lucky to get a grand or two in my opinion. All depends on what that damage actually is and caused by, and if some prospective buyer is willing to have it restored by an expert at considerable cost. I'm guessing most will not.

Ghosts? Just the one....some spooky little guy in uniform, weird accent, always whispering something like "Eel Doo Chay" and keeps looking over his shoulder nervously Funnily enough, it's Ghost Central around these parts and we do actually have a resident apparition as a neighbour, well in the street outside ......takes the form of a horse-drawn carriage, can't see it but you can clearly hear it from time to time back and forth stuck in eternity. Sad and poignant story, but as I say to the always-freaked-out Ms DBR, at least that's better than violent and bloody

Oh dear....

Which, coincidentally happens to be Mrs Nanuq's dream.... But since we're sharing, THIS is where (you know, if any birds of prey start stalking me too) I'll be posting from in the not too distant future given the chance....;

Uh? But you already live in Hawaii, good enough for some or so you'd think But oh no, not Mr Lanikai, it seems now you want to move to this

DSN's cases are ever so slightly off, hence why the tool probably doesn't fit. Why buy another tool, built to the almost certainly the same spec, when it is the case that's the issue? A tool is just that....a tool. Use what works. Just buy some of this...

Guess that did come across as a little bit Rain Man....."calibre 618...618....definitely 618" *twitch*

Vintage Panerai Radiomir 3646 powered by a Rolex-sourced c.618 Cortebert movement.

Nah, you're definitely the one on the end, far right, next to the blind one.....you know, the child-rearing, dungaree-sporting one

Nope. Remember it clearly as they were in a case, all neatly arranged in rows - recall wetting my pants about the end column alone, a 6542 Pan Am white dial, 5517 (I think), 6536 gilt dial, and the aforementioned Rolex-Cortebert Radi. As for this little collection, I mean just how dedicated/rich/obsessed/murderously psychopathic do you have to be to acquire (check the top row) SIX Comex's?!

I look at that pic and I don't feel envy or even excitement. Pity is closer to it. Touch of Asperger's going on here definitely, although the lone gold Sub seems to preclude that theory. That last similar TZ collection pic I saw some months ago (think Freddy even posted it) was much less in quantity but an amazingly diverse and droolworthy collection of different model Subs, GMTs, SDs etc. Plus a Rolex-Corty Radiomir in there for good measure. Now THAT was worth drooling over. This? Not even close.

You can clearly see the track marks attempting to turn it about before the drop. You can imagine it, flaps down, drop here, nicely done, throttle right down, ground speed around 50, and suddenly the precipice appears. Fast. Too fast. Brakes. Sphincter factor of 9.8-plus at that point I'd imagine. Lucky escape definitely. But I'd be surprised if it was a vastly experienced pilot.

Ye gads, check out that end column alone!!! What a quartet...